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=Start it—three ways=
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=Start it—two ways=
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Just type in the title of the encyclopedia article you want to start, and get to work!  That is the kind of [[CZ:Be Bold|boldness]] we like.  Do use the search box (menu panel, left, this page, top) to check for related articles that already exist, though.  See [[CZ:Topic Choice|Topic Choice]] and [[CZ:Naming Conventions|Naming Conventions]] if you need to.  Here's [http://www.trailbrain.com/wikihelpvideos/create_an_article/create_an_article.html a video demonstration of this method.]
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<center><font size="4">2. Just e-mail us your article</font></center>
<center><font size="4">2. The complete way, with [[CZ:Creating_an_article_with_subpages|subpages]]</font></center>
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If a little code makes you nervous, why not write up an encyclopedia article using your word processor, and e-mail it in?  We'll format it and upload it, and you can edit it from there.
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Do you want to start an article with [[CZ:Subpages|subpages]]?  That's a bit more advanced, but very doable.
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'''About Divide the Ride'''
= Write it =
 
Divide the Ride[http://www.dividetheride.com/?utm_source=citizendium&utm_medium=wiki&utm_campaign=ePR]provides parents with a free, secure and easy to use method of creating carpools with families they know and trust. Using web-based technology, Divide the Ride[http://www.dividetheride.com/?utm_source=citizendium&utm_medium=wiki&utm_campaign=ePR] helps busy parents by creating on-line carpool calendars based on parents’ schedules and driving availability. What makes Divide the Ride[http://www.dividetheride.com/?utm_source=citizendium&utm_medium=wiki&utm_campaign=ePR] unique is its ability to create a schedule of driving assignments based upon each parent’s individual needs. The carpool calendar is then emailed to everyone in the group along with text messages and email reminders. Divide the Ride[http://www.dividetheride.com/?utm_source=citizendium&utm_medium=wiki&utm_campaign=ePR]is a free service and all information is safe and secure.
 
For the millions of parents who transport their children to and from school, activities, and points in between, creating carpool schedules can be a daunting task. Trying to coordinate and keep track of everyone’s driving availability, pick-up times and last minute schedule changes can be a logistical nightmare. These real life issues are the motivation behind Divide the Ride[http://www.dividetheride.com/?utm_source=citizendium&utm_medium=wiki&utm_campaign=ePR] the free carpooling website designed to help busy parents by creating carpool calendars based on their schedules and driving availability.
 
Divide the Ride[http://www.dividetheride.com/?utm_source=citizendium&utm_medium=wiki&utm_campaign=ePR]utilizes web based technology and is remarkably fast, easy, and free of charge to use. Most importantly, Divide the Ride[http://www.dividetheride.com/?utm_source=citizendium&utm_medium=wiki&utm_campaign=ePR]is safe and secure. Getting started is simple. Parents invite families they know to join their carpool. Once carpool members are onboard, all participants enter their driving availability and Divide the Ride[http://www.dividetheride.com/?utm_source=citizendium&utm_medium=wiki&utm_campaign=ePR]creates a carpool schedule for them—all in a few moments. The carpool schedule is emailed to everyone in the group along with text messages and email reminders. Divide the Ride[http://www.dividetheride.com/?utm_source=citizendium&utm_medium=wiki&utm_campaign=ePR]eliminates the time, effort and often confusion that can go along with traditional carpool scheduling. The Divide the Ride[http://www.dividetheride.com/?utm_source=citizendium&utm_medium=wiki&utm_campaign=ePR]program provides parents with a viable tool that enables them to quickly and easily create carpool schedules in a safe and secure manner. Using the system not only saves time, it helps save money as well.
 
With gas prices soaring, we are all looking for ways to drive less. By enabling families to “Dividing the Ride” with other families they know and trust, the amount they spend on gas is automatically reduced since they are driving less. This helps the environment as well. So Divide the Ride[http://www.dividetheride.com/?utm_source=citizendium&utm_medium=wiki&utm_campaign=ePR]not only helps busy parents gain a little time back for themselves, the free carpooling solution also helps keep more money in their pocket and reduce pollution, all at the same time.
For more information, visit dividetheride.com[http://www.dividetheride.com/?utm_source=citizendium&utm_medium=wiki&utm_campaign=ePR].
 
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An encyclopedia article, first of all, and one that is accurate, neutral, coherent, comprehensive, well-written, pitched at the university student level, not original research, family-friendly, and legal and responsible.
An accurate, interesting and readable encyclopedia article on just about any topic.
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'''[[CZ:Approval Standards|Learn more here]].'''
'''[[CZ:Approval Standards|Learn more here]].'''
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If you've never edited a wiki page before, you should read a little about the wiki code.  It's not hard, really.
If you've never edited a wiki page before, read a little about the wiki code - it's not hard.
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We're writing coherent narratives, not grab-bags of facts.  We '''bold''' the title word/phrase, and define it.  Etc.
We're writing coherent narratives, not grab-bags of facts.
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'''[[CZ:Article Mechanics|Learn more here]].'''
'''[[CZ:Article mechanics|Learn more here]].'''


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Read up on a dozen essentials--things every Citizen should know.
A few things every Citizen should know.
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'''[[CZ:Dozen Essentials|Learn more here]].'''
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{{Getting Started}}

Latest revision as of 09:33, 31 October 2024


Citizendium Getting Started
Quick Start | About us | Help system | Start a new article | For Wikipedians  


Use the search box to check for articles that already exist. See Allowed Topics and Naming Conventions if you need to.

Start it—two ways

1. The easy way

This article will lack subpages (gray tabs across the top of an article), but those can be added later.


2. The complete way, with subpages

The link on the right will create a new, blank article with subpages, or if the article exists, it will create the Metadata needed for subpages.

Create new article with subpages.

Write it

What should you write?

An accurate, interesting and readable encyclopedia article on just about any topic.

Learn more here.

Learn the code

If you've never edited a wiki page before, read a little about the wiki code - it's not hard.

Learn more here.

Learn our standards

We're writing coherent narratives, not grab-bags of facts.

Learn more here.

Get some tips

A few things every Citizen should know.

Learn more here.

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